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Wrist And Forearm Stretching

admin — Tue, 05 Apr 2016 22:05:37 +0000

Effective technique to improve hand, wrist and forearm flexibility. Improves wrist extension and stretches the wrist flexor muscles. A great techniques for people who work with their hands or do a lot of computer work. Can be helpful for those suffering from carpal tunnel or other nerve issues due to muscle or myofascial tightness in the forearm, wrist or hand.

Tweetables:

Stretch to Maximize Hand, Wrist, and Forearm Strength. [Click To Tweet]
Effective echnique Stretches for Wrists and Hands. [Click To Tweet]
Stretches for Wrist and Forearm Pain. [Click To Tweet]

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Modified Child’s Pose For Improving Shoulder Mobility

admin — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 07:24:17 +0000

Modified Yoga child’s pose to increase shoulder and upper back flexibility. This is an effective shoulder stretch to reduce shoulder stiffness due to injury, shoulder surgery and to improve mobility for better performance. This is a body on shoulder movement technique where the arm is kept stable while moving the body on the arm to stretch the shoulder and upper back. Also a good technique to improve overall spine flexibility.

Tweetables:

Yoga Pose for Shoulders and Upper Back. [Click To Tweet]
How to Modify Child’s Pose. [Click To Tweet]
Shoulder Stretch to Reduce Shoulder Stiffness. [Click To Tweet]

Shoulder Joint Stretch For Pain Relief

admin — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:52:15 +0000

This is an easy self-distraction or mobilization technique to improve shoulder flexibility and relieve pain. This technique can be effective to relieve stiffness of the shoulder, more specifically the gleno-humeral joint. Shoulder hypomobility can develop after injury, frozen shoulder, shoulder surgery or due to inactivity.

Tweetables:

Home Exercise for Shoulder Joint Stretch. [Click To Tweet]
Mobilization Technique for Shoulder Flexibility and Relieve Pain.. [Click To Tweet]
Home Stretch for Shoulder Pain Relief. [Click To Tweet]

Upper Back Flexibility For Good Posture

admin — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 23:23:41 +0000

Very effective mobility technique to improve upper thoracic spine flexibility for better posture, neck and shoulder pain. This technique specifically targets the Cervico-thoracic junction (C7-T1) and the upper thoracic spine. This part of the spine is often stiff for a lot of people, especially if you sit for long periods in poor postures. Give it a try and see what you think.

Tweetables:

How to Increase Your Back Flexibility. [Click To Tweet]
Best Posture Exercise for Upper Back Flexibility. [Click To Tweet]
Effective Mobility Technique to Improve Upper Thoracic Spine Flexibility. [Click To Tweet]

Quadratus Lumborum Stretch For Back Pain Relief

admin — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 07:49:20 +0000

Another awesome stretch to relieve low back pain and improve function. Quadratus lumborum is a deep abdominal muscle that attaches to the iliac spine (pelvis), iliolumbar ligament, the last rib and the transverse processes for the first four lumbar spines. This muscle can often become tight or get adhesions due to poor postures and injury. It’s a common source of low back pain because it attaches to the spine and pelvis. This is a simple quadratus lumborum stretching technique to relieve low back pain.

Tweetables:

The Best Way to Stretch The Quadratus Lumborum. [Click To Tweet]
A Simple Quadratus Lumborum Stretching Technique. [Click To Tweet]
Lower Back Pain: Stretch for Quadratus Lumborum Muscles. [Click To Tweet]

Total Knee Replacement Treatment

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:56:58 +0000

An interesting video showing treatment following a minimally invasive total knee replacement surgery. Unlike most total knee replacement surgeries, this surgery caused less trauma to the knee. The incision site is much smaller and thus the recovery time is faster. I’m going to show you an alternate techniques to improve knee bending after this knee surgery. There’s a lot more emphasis on soft tissue mobilization, incorporating gentle massage to reduce swelling and improve tissue mobility.

Tweetables:

Physical Therapist’s guide to total knee replacement. [Click To Tweet]
Total knee replacement treatment guidelines. [Click To Tweet]
Alternate techniques to improve knee bending after knee surgery. [Click To Tweet]

Lower Back Stretch For Pain Relief

admin — Wed, 16 Dec 2015 15:50:19 +0000

For lower back pain due to lumbar disc problems, arthritis, joint stiffness and sciatica, often unloading and improving the mobility of the joints and soft tissues can be very helpful for relieving pain. I often find that a lot of patients have a difficult time finding a comfortable position to get rid of the pain and exercise. This is a good technique for self traction and stretching the lower back joints and muscles. It’s helped a lot of my patients relieve their low back pain and it can be a comfortable position to rest.

Tweetables:

Back Pain Relief: Stretching to Relieve Back Pain. [Click To Tweet]
Easy Technique for Low Back Pain Relief. [Click To Tweet]
Technique for Self Traction and Stretching the Lower Back Joints and Muscles. [Click To Tweet]

Simple Fix For Upper Back Stiffness

admin — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 17:04:27 +0000

Hey guys, this is a quick and dirty fix for those of you who sit for long hours. Easy mobility exercise to improve the flexibility of the upper back or thoracic spine. For those of you suffering from neck, upper back and shoulder pains this is a good technique to work on your posture. It’s easy and all you need is a chair to reduce upper back stiffness and relieve pressure on the neck and shoulder. Enjoy!

Tweetables:

Fix an Upper Back Stiffness. [Click To Tweet]
How To Fix Your Neck, Shoulder, and Upper Back Pain. [Click To Tweet]
Mobility Exercise to Improve The Flexibility of the Thoracic Spine. [Click To Tweet]

Simple Fix For Neck Pain And Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

admin — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 09:14:52 +0000

This a simple cervical self traction technique to help relieve neck pain and pain due to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. If you are suffering from neck pain due to compression of the cervical discs, joints or nerves, this technique can help you decompress the spine. The traction can help relieve pressure on the irritated structures and improves the alignment of the neck over the torso.

Tweetables:

A Technique to Help Relieve Neck Pain or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [Click To Tweet]
Relieve Neck Pain due to Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. [Click To Tweet]
Self Traction Technique for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and Neck Pain. [Click To Tweet]

Upper Back Pain Or Neck Pain

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 19:24:45 +0000

If you are suffering from upper back or neck pain this is a simple self stretch for the upper back. Neck or upper back pain can be due to poor postures and upper back stiffness. Improving the mobility of the upper thoracic spine can not only improve posture but can also help relieve cervical spine or neck pain. This is a simple technique that you can do at home without using mobility equipment like a foam roller or tennis balls.

Tweetables:

Simple Stretches for Upper Back Pain and Neck Pain. [Click To Tweet]
Improve Mobility of Upper Thoracic Spine. [Click To Tweet]
Improve Posture and Relieve Cervical Spine or Neck Pain. [Click To Tweet]